Order and Usage Amount of Fragrance Components in Alcohol

Asked by: meedee.f On: January 10, 2017 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

When creating a fragrance product by mixing fragrance components like Linalool, Geraniol, Methyl Ionone Alpha-iso, Citral, Limonene, Lilial, and Hydroxycitronellal into alcohol, does the order of adding these components matter? Also, what is the appropriate usage amount for each component?

Answer

Order of Adding Fragrance Components to Alcohol

Regarding the order of adding fragrance components like Linalool, Geraniol, Methyl Ionone Alpha-iso, Citral, Limonene, Lilial, and Hydroxycitronellal to alcohol, the order generally does not matter. You can add these components directly to the alcohol base.

Usage Amount

The appropriate usage amount for each fragrance component depends on the desired scent intensity, the specific material's strength, and the overall fragrance composition. There is no single percentage that applies to all fragrance materials. Typical usage rates in formulations can vary widely, from trace amounts up to 10-20% or even higher for concentrated perfumes. It is recommended to start with a lower percentage and adjust based on testing to achieve the desired fragrance profile and strength, while also considering any regulatory guidelines for specific ingredients.

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